STP24-0253 Application for Operational Works Fire Trail - 80 Cooyar Street Noosa Heads · OPW24/0125

24. Consultation, Cooperation
    and Coordination
Under the current legislation there is no requirement to establish a safety representative or safety committee,
unless:
    •    In relation to a health & safety representative – a request is made by a worker.
    •    In relation to a health & safety committee – a request is made by 5 or more workers or a health &
         safety representative.
At the beginning of the project Woollam Construction will assess the need for workgroups, safety
representatives and/or safety committee based upon the size and associated risks of the project. If there is a
requirement for a safety representative, workgroups will be formed, nomination will be requested, and an
election will be arranged (if needed). The safety representative will be provided with the relevant training to
perform this role.
The primary function of a Safety Committee is to assist cooperation between employer, principal contractor,
and worker in developing and carrying out measures to ensure health and safety at a workplace. Workers will
be consulted and given the opportunity to be involved with OHS issues and decisions.
All Safety Committee Meeting will be recorded on the Safety Committee Meeting Minutes.
Consultation occurs in reference to, but is not limited to the following topics discussed in Safety Committee
meetings;
    •    Legislative Changes
    •    Objectives and Targets
    •    Training and education
    •    Reviewed / Amended Safe Work Method Statements
    •    Incidents
    •    Progress on Action Items
    •    Audits / Inspections
    •    Hazard Reports
    •    General Business
The Minutes from Safety Committee Meetings will be posted on Site Safety Notice boards for perusal by the
workers at the workplace.
Issues raised during Toolbox Talks and Safety Committee Meetings, that cannot be resolved at a Site Level, will
be communicated to the Regional HSE Coordinator for resolution. If a resolution is not achieved, the Regional
HSE Coordinator will raise the issues with the Manager HSE who will ensure it will be discussed during the
Leadership Team Meeting for resolution. The results of the resolution at the Leadership Team Meeting will be
communicated to the relevant Regional HSE Coordinators who in turn will notify the site where the issue was
raised by the completing and participating in a toolbox talk with all workers to discuss the results. The Regional
HSE Coordinator will ensure the issues raised are addressed in the prescribed timeframe.

24.1 Supporting Documents
Safety Committee Meeting Minutes




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